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Author Guidelines

1. Submission Policy VoyGull Press accepts submissions via two tracks:

  • Book Proposals: Authors should submit a single proposal document (PDF or Word) following the structure outlined below.
  • Full Manuscripts: If the manuscript is complete, authors may submit the full text. However, we strongly recommend including a proposal document as the first file to assist our editors in the initial assessment.

2. Preparing Your Proposal Please upload a single document containing the following elements. (If you are responding to a specific Call for Proposals, please ensure you address any specific criteria listed there).

  • Title & Abstract: Working title and a 300-word synopsis.
  • Project Description: Scope, argument, and contribution to the field.
  • Target Audience: Who is this book for?
  • Table of Contents: Annotated with brief chapter summaries (300 words each).
  • Sample Material: 1-2 sample chapters (if available).
  • CV/Bio: Short biographies for all authors/editors.

3. Formatting Your Manuscript To facilitate the peer-review process, please format your documents as follows:

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) is preferred. PDF is acceptable for initial proposals but not for final production.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced.
  • Anonymization: As we usually employ Double-Blind Peer Review, please ensure that the main manuscript file does not contain your name. Remove identifying metadata from the file properties (File > Info > Check for Issues > Inspect Document).
  • Headings: Use clear, hierarchical headings (e.g., 1. Introduction, 1.1 Context, 1.1.1 Case Study).

4. Citation Style VoyGull Press prefers APA 7th or Chicago Style for our publications.

  • Consistency is key. Whichever style you choose, it must be used consistently throughout the manuscript.
  • Consult the APA style guide
  • Consult the Chicago style guide

5. Images and Third-Party Rights Given our focus on film, theatre, and visual culture, we welcome image-rich manuscripts.

  • Resolution: Images embedded in the Word doc are for review purposes only. For final publication, you must be able to supply high-resolution files (300 DPI minimum).
  • Permissions: It is the author's responsibility to obtain permission to reproduce third-party copyrighted material (film stills, production photos, etc.). Please flag any potential copyright issues in your proposal.

6. Language We mainly accept manuscripts in English. For manuscripts of other languages, please contact us at info@voygull.com.

  • Spelling: We prefer UK English (e.g., colour, theatre, analyse), but US English is acceptable if consistent.
  • Alt-Text: We encourage authors to provide brief descriptions (Alt-Text) for all images to ensure accessibility for visually impaired readers.

7. Fees VoyGull Press is a Diamond Open Access publisher. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or Book Processing Charges (BPCs) for authors. Your work will be freely available to read online immediately upon publication.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it currently before another press for consideration.
  • The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF format.
  • To ensure the integrity of the double-blind peer review, the main submission file has been anonymized (author names and affiliations have been removed from the text and file properties).
  • All URL addresses in the text are active and clickable.
  • For Image/Media Content: I confirm that all third-party material (e.g., film stills, production photos, diagrams) has been identified. I understand that securing copyright permissions for these images is the author's responsibility prior to final publication.
  • All co-authors (if applicable) have read and approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission to VoyGull Press.

Copyright Notice

By submitting a manuscript to VoyGull Press, the author(s) agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright Retention: The author(s) retain full copyright ownership of their work. They grant VoyGull Press the right of first publication.

  2. Open Access License: Unless otherwise negotiated, all books and chapters published by VoyGull Press are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

    • What this means: Readers are free to share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, provided they give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and VoyGull Press. The material may not be used for commercial purposes, and if the user remixes, transforms, or builds upon the material, they may not distribute the modified material without permission.

  3. Self-Archiving: Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories, on their website, or on academic social networks) prior to and during the submission process, as it leads to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.

  4. Third-Party Rights: The author guarantees that the manuscript is their original work and does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party. Where third-party material (e.g., images, long excerpts) is used, the author confirms that appropriate permissions have been secured or that the use falls under "Fair Dealing" or "Fair Use" provisions.

Privacy Statement

1. Data Controller The data controller for VoyGull Press is VoyGull Publishing Centre Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales (United Kingdom). We process personal data in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

  • ICO Registration Number: ZC087311

2. Data Collection To manage the submission, review, and publication of academic monographs and edited volumes, we collect the following information from authors, editors, and reviewers:

  • Full Name and Title

  • Institutional Affiliation

  • Email Address

  • Country of Residence

  • ORCID iD (optional but recommended)

  • Mailing Address (only if physical copies are requested/contracted)

3. Usage of Data Your personal information is used solely for the operation of this press and the dissemination of scholarly research. This includes:

  • Editorial Workflow: Managing the peer review, copyediting, and production stages of book projects.

  • Publication Metadata: If your manuscript is accepted, your name, affiliation, and email will be included in the book's metadata. This is standard academic practice to ensure you receive credit and citations.

  • Distribution & Indexing: Metadata is shared with third-party services (such as Crossref, Google Books, and library catalogs) to generate DOIs and ISBNs, ensuring your book is discoverable globally.

4. Data Security & Sharing We do not sell or trade your personal data.

  • Third Parties: We only share data with infrastructure partners essential to the publishing process (e.g., Crossref for DOIs, The British Library for legal deposit).

  • Security: Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.

  • Cookies: This site uses functional cookies to manage user sessions (e.g., keeping you logged in). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

5. Your Rights You have the right to request access to your personal data, request corrections, or request the deletion of your user account.

  • Archival Integrity: Please note that personal data linked to published monographs or chapters (e.g., authorship attribution) cannot be removed. This data becomes part of the permanent scientific record and is maintained for historical and citation purposes.

  • Right to Complain: If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

6. Contact For privacy inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Lead:

Z Gong VoyGull Publishing Centre Ltd Email: info@voygull.com